Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Couma macrocarpa
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
pollinators
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Broccoli
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
ब्रोकली
In German
Tiger Tree
Brokkoli
In French
Tiger Tree
Brocoli
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Brócoli
In Greek
Tiger Tree
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
brócolis
In Polish
Tiger Tree
brokuły
In Latin
tigris lignum
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Capparales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Broccoli
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Tiger Tree and Broccoli Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Broccoli are as follows:
Care of Tiger Tree and Broccoli
Care of Tiger Tree and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.